garygid
Well-known member
Perhaps it is "If you are not proud of it, hide it"?
Stoaty said:GM won't release CS mode mileage:
http://gm-volt.com/2010/07/29/chevy-volt-may-launch-without-official-epa-efficiency-label/
Probably gets nowhere near the 50 MPG number they have been throwing around, and they don't want to let the cat out of the bag... just like the Volt price, which they kept under wraps as long as possible.
We've made further estimates on gasoline consumption in charge-sustaining mode because GM hasn't released specifics. Volt Chief Engineer Andrew Farah told us the "unadjusted" development target is 50 mpg in the so-called "FTP" city mileage test. But for our purposes we require EPA combined with the most recent 2008+ window sticker adjustments included because our own fuel economy testing has shown them to equate well to the real world. We have the conversion formulas, and 50 mpg city (raw unadjusted ftp) equates to 37 mpg city on a 2008+ window sticker.
“Some of you saw me drive the Volt about 12 inches; they don’t let me drive much these days,” said Obama. “Pretty smooth.”
sparky said:If I want to place an order, I can come in and put down $500 and get one of the first 11 (he has 3 $500 deposits so far).
evnow said:Did he ask for anything above MSRP ?sparky said:If I want to place an order, I can come in and put down $500 and get one of the first 11 (he has 3 $500 deposits so far).
KeiJidosha said:Hold on to your wallets;
http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2010/08/think-41000-steep-for-a-chevy-volt-one-dealer-wants-20000-premium.html
Thank you for your online request, as you know the Volt is going to be a very limited production vehicle for the first 2-3 years. Demand is going to far exceed supply for this vehicle, initially our asking price for the Volt is going to be MSRP plus $20,000, we are expecting only receive 9 Volts all of next year. I will keep you in my customer base for when the Volt comes out and I will contact you with any information as I receive it. We are taking orders right now for the Volt, if you would like more information, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you. Thank you.
Thank you for your online request, as you know the Volt is going to be a very limited production vehicle for the first 2-3 years. Demand is going to far exceed supply for this vehicle, initially our asking price for the Volt is going to be MSRP plus $20,000
Poll: How Rampant is Chevy Volt Dealer Price Gouging?
My dealer said they will charge MSRP 11% (123 votes)
My dealer said they will charge up to $1000 to $2000 over MSRP 2% (20 votes)
My dealer said they will charge $2000 to $5000 over MSRP 4% (48 votes)
My dealer said they will charge $5000 to $10,000 over MSRP 4% (46 votes)
My dealer said they will charge more than $10,000 over MSRP 6% (67 votes)
evnow said:http://gm-volt.com/2010/08/04/poll-how-rampant-is-chevy-volt-dealer-price-gouging/
A lot more than I'd have thought. More than 1/3rd say > 10,000 !
Poll: How Rampant is Chevy Volt Dealer Price Gouging?
My dealer said they will charge MSRP 11% (123 votes)
My dealer said they will charge up to $1000 to $2000 over MSRP 2% (20 votes)
My dealer said they will charge $2000 to $5000 over MSRP 4% (48 votes)
My dealer said they will charge $5000 to $10,000 over MSRP 4% (46 votes)
My dealer said they will charge more than $10,000 over MSRP 6% (67 votes)
palmermd said:I'm not sure how you got 1/3rd, but what I see is that of the dealers who have been contacted 60% are asking over MSRP and 40% are asking over $5000, 22% over 10k.
If I had any doubts before about my commitment to the Leaf, they have totally evaporated.The Volt is coming... The demand is overwhealming and we are forced to take deposits on pre-orders. The MSRP on Volt will range from $41 to $44k depending upon equipment. There will be a $7,500.00 premium on the cars so we wioll be selling them from $48,500.00 to $52k plus tax and license. Would you like to discuss incoming inventory and how you can reserve one for yourself?
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